Grass for His Pillow

Takeo, heir to the great Otori clan, has pledged his life to the secret Tribe. He must deny the spiritual vows of his peaceful upbringing, his birthright of wealth, land and power -- and his love for Kaede. If he does not, the Tribe will kill him. Takeo takes a path that leads to extremes of danger, hardship and sacrifice in the bitter winter of the high mountains. Kaede, now the valuable pawn of ruthless warlords, must use her intelligence, beauty and cunning to assert her place in a world of all-powerful men -- who must never know that she is carrying Takeo's child. Grass for His Pillow -- the spellbinding second instalment of the internationally bestselling Tales of the Otori trilogy -- transports us to a mythical, medievel Japan, in a story of clashing powers, divided loyalties, and passionate love played out in a dazzling landscape.